[10:00] Jim introduces Tommy Breedlove
Author of Legendary
Founder of the Legendary Life Movement
Helping people to be pros in their leadership business mindset and relationships
Stop chasing the ghost of more and when
Keynote speaker
Beginning his career in the big-name corporate world
Deciding to pursue his passion
Showing people how to work in their zone of brilliance
Tommy lives right down the street from Jim!
Their connection through a friend
[3:50] Tommy's pivotal moment that taught him money and success won't make him happy
Growing up in violence and spending his 19th birthday incarcerated
Picking up his life, working, and taking college classes before graduating
Getting himself to a point where he worked somewhere he was really proud of
At 36, Tommy was a rising star in multiple firms of the accounting world
Turning to the darkness and finding himself in a ditch
"I made me my full-time job over the next three years." -Tommy Breedlove
What that change did for his career, budget, and marriage life
[8:32] The major transformational moment
Entrepreneurs began to ask him how he transformed his life so drastically
"I have a playbook here to help people live their dreams without compromising their success." -Tommy Breedlove
Writing a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller
Becoming an inspiring speaker
[10:38] Did Tommy have other successful mentors that inspired him to have a better life?
Working with therapists and coaches
"I believe that we always have blind spots; we can always be better." -Tommy Breedlove
Reading every self-development book he could
Writing a book that's applicable for those looking to make their life better
[13:40] The zone of brilliance
Insurance people: take this free advice that will put $1 million in your pocket
Your zone of brilliance is where your God-given talents professionally meet the things you actually enjoy doing
If you only do that a few hours a day and outsource everything else, it will change your life
Championing the movement, writing content, and working the craft
"The only true asset we have is where we use our time and where we give our attention." -Tommy Breedlove
[17:30] For those looking to get past their hesitation to give their tasks to someone else
Control and perfectionism is a fear-based mentality
You're helping that person in their zone of brilliance to grow
"Get laser-focused, stay in your zone of brilliance, and outsource the rest. That's the best investment of your time and money you will make." -Tommy Breedlove
[20:55] Tommy's strict no-news diet
98% of his life is news free
Whatever is happening in the world, five people will tell you about it and include their opinion about it
[22:05] What are you feeding your eyes and ears every day?
"I want to have goodness, nutrition, and positivity in my eyes and ears every day." -Tommy Breedlove
Tommy's three rules for friendship
They have to be net givers, make him happy, or make him better
Most of the people on this podcast are leaders
"The hardest thing to lead is yourself. And the number one failure in leadership is self-awareness." -Tommy Breedlove
Look at what our kids are suffering through!
Cut the noise off and watch how your energy flows
[27:50] We have the CHOICE!
We're given 3 gifts: life, choice, and death
Ultimately, we're here to serve!
Make the choice to rewrite the story
[31:55] A piece of tech that Tommy can't live without
Zoom
[33:05] A book Tommy shares with other people
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
[34:31] Go to audibletrial.com/growbig for a free book on Audible!
[35:10] A time where Tommy helped solve a problem for a client
The most rewarding story is when a woman jumps on his side in the airport and thanks Tommy for changing her husband's life
"So many of us business-driven types don't love ourselves enough. And teaching these powerful people that they are enough: what more in life could there be?" -Tommy Breedlove
[38:10] They love their Untucked shirts
Soup or hot chocolate?
Hot chocolate!
[39:58] Get a discount on your own MountainMallow purchase using the code: GROWBIG
[40:19] One last piece of advice
Participate in your own rescue
Surround yourself with people who are going in the same direction
